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Could a piece of tape cure your snoring? new study tests the idea

NCT ID NCT06587256

Symptom relief Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a silicone mouth tape worn during sleep can reduce snoring and improve sleep quality in people with mild sleep apnea or simple snoring. About 100 adults with a bed partner will use the tape for a period, and both the snorer and partner will report on snoring, sleep quality, and how easy the tape was to use. The goal is to find a cheap, easy alternative to CPAP or surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
silicone mouth tape
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost, non-invasive option to reduce snoring and improve sleep quality for snorers and their partners.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 100 participants. The tape may be uncomfortable, fall off during sleep, or not reduce snoring enough to make a real difference.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Mar 2027

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Oct 2030

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients with a body mass index of 35 kg/m2 with a self-reported history of snoring and a bed partner who can provider answers to about the patients snoring. Patients must have a prior sleep study that shows no sleep apnea, or mild sleep apnea (AHI under 15 events/hr). Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy to silicone mouth tape, chronic lung disease, facial hair preventing wearing of the tape * Grade 3+ or 4+ tonsils, prior palatal or tongue surgery. * Patients may not have any form of chronic or acute hypoventilation. * Patients must be able to tolerate breathing through their nose with the mouth tape in place for at least 3 minutes. * Patients may not be pregnant

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obstructive sleep apnea syndrome sleep apnea syndrome Snoring

As listed by the trial registrant

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Mild obstructive sleep apnea Snoring

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States

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